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Each issue includes information about businesses and events happening in and around Colts Neck, NJ.

Police Activity Witnessed at Valley Bank in Middletown
Police activity has been reported in and around Valley Bank in Middletown. Valley Bank is located in the Kohls Shopping

Two Men Sentenced for 2019 Asbury Park Fatal Shooting
Two men were sentenced for their respective roles in the 2019 shooting homicide of a 23-year-old Asbury Park man at

Coastal Flood Warning in Place Until Noon Friday
Due to the pending storm, the Middletown Police Department has issued a Coastal Flood Warning. One to two feet of

Former Keansburg Police Officer Sentenced for Sex Crime
A former member of the Keansburg Police Department has been sentenced to four years in state prison after admitting earlier

Middletown Police Investigate Several Reports of Break-ins
During the early morning hours of Dec. 18, Middletown Township Police responded to four reports of burglaries, attempted burglaries and

Local Police Sergeant Charged with Stealing More Than $75K from Local PBA
A Wall Township Police Department Sergeant has been criminally charged with stealing more than $75,000 from his local Police Benevolent

Wall Township Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Aggravated Manslaughter of Baby Girl
Austin Meli, a Wall Township resident was sentenced to 30 years in prison for the homicide of his six-week old

Man Arrested for Fatal July Crash in Freehold Township
An Ocean County man has been arrested in connection with the death of a mother and her child from a

Liquivida Opens Medical Wellness Center in Middletown
Liquivida in Middletown is a new type of medical wellness center. The staff offers a spa-like atmosphere: hip, relaxing and

Four Arrested in Ocean Township for Theft of Catalytic Converters
On Wednesday, Dec. 14 at approximately 12:30 am, Ocean Township police officers were dispatched to Kneeley Boulevard for a report
Bicyclist Dies in Ocean Township Motor-Vehicle Crash
A female bicyclist from Ocean Township has died as the result of a motor-vehicle crash in the same town, Monmouth

Middletown Recreation Organizes Adult Open Basketball
Middletown residents are invited to keep fit this new year and join Adult Open Basketball. Coed teams are picked weekly.
Asbury Park Man Convicted at Trial of Sex Crimes Against Juvenile
A Monmouth County Jury has returned a guilty verdict against an Asbury Park man who sexually abused a juvenile over
Marlboro Police Host Adopt-A-Family Program
The Marlboro Township Police Department will be hosting its annual Adopt-A-Family Program this holiday season. Members have been made aware

Clean Ocean Action Holds 37th Annual Beach Sweeps
The morning of Oct. 22 started out beautiful and by midday, the beaches up and down the Jersey Shore were

Trinity Hall Goalie Emily Venezia Reaches 100-Save Milestone
Trinity Hall freshman goalie Emily Venezia reached the single-season 100-save gold standard. She accomplished the mark on the last contest

Trinity Hall’s Scoble Named to Shore Coaches Soccer Squads
Trinity Hall’s Aubrey Scoble has been named to the Shore Coaches Second Team All Shore, Second Team All Monmouth County

10 Ranney Seniors Commit to Play Collegiate Sports
Ranney School celebrated 10 members of the class of 2023 who have committed to continue their athletic careers in college.

Ranney Holds Service Day to Fight Food Insecurity
Ranney students from all three divisions, ages 3 through grade 12, recently worked together to assemble more than 23,000 meals

CBA Basketball ‘Much Improved on Offense’
With four starters and 85 percent of its scoring returning, the Christian Brothers Academy basketball team is looking for a

NSDAR Concludes Bridge of Books Collection
On Nov. 7, the Shrewsbury Towne-Monmouth Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) delivered 1,400 new and gently

RBC Wrestling Set to Establish Win Streak
The Red Bank Catholic wrestling team posted a 12-6 record last year. That successful campaign broke a string of three

When You Have Lost Your Holiday Joy
Amid the tinsel and gift wrap, the parties and gifts, there are many people who are sharing their holidays with

Dominant Cross Country Program Captures Win at Meet of Champions
It was only fitting that in this year – the 50th anniversary of the NJSIAA Cross Country Meet of Champions

Saint John Vianney Girls’ Basketball Approaches Season with National Ranking
The Saint John Vianney girls’ basketball team has already received plenty of preseason attention. The squad is currently ranked No.

Young RFH Wrestling Squad is Poised to Improve
Last year, the Rumson-Fair Haven wrestling squad posted a modest 11-10 record. However, the squad looked better in the latter
Free FLIPS Conference for Middle and High School Girls
Teen Scene author and Irish dancer Blake Cregg-Wedmore is working on her Girl Scout Gold Award, and she invites all

Neptune Township Homicide Remains Under Investigation; Public’s Assistance Requested
An investigation into a fatal shooting that took place in Neptune Township in early October remains ongoing and authorities are

RFH Girls’ Basketball Team Finds Leader and Rhythm
By the end of the 2021-22 season, no one wanted to play the Rumson-Fair Haven girls’ basketball team. The Bulldogs

Find Great Gifts at the AAUW Book Sale
Stuff a lot of stockings and save a lot of cash while helping a good cause by shopping at the

Track and Field Male Athletes Ready to Face Off
With Christian Brothers Academy’s harriers returning to dominance, look for the distance events to be a highlight of the indoor

Ranney School Girls’ Basketball Looks to Repeat as Division Champions
The Ranney School girls’ basketball team clinched the B-Central Division last year, going undefeated 12-0 in division play. They also

Middletown South Girls’ Basketball Welcomes New Head Coach
At the end of the 2021-22 season, Middletown South girls’ basketball Head Coach Tom Brennan announced he was stepping down,

Holmdel Wrestling Needs to Resolve Staffing Issues
Last year, the Holmdel wrestling team posted a disappointing 8-14 record. There are several bright spots on this squad, but

Saint John Vianney Wrestling Looks to Repeat as District Champion
Last year, the Saint John Vianney wrestling team easily won the District 17 championship. At the tournament, eight Lancers gained

Middletown South Wrestling Faces a Rebuilding Year
Last year, the Middletown South wrestling team captured their first District championship since 1996. Seven members of the squad took

Local Woman Charged with Stealing $146K from Former Employer
A local woman has been criminally charged with stealing more than $146,000 from her former employer over the course of

RBC Girls’ Basketball in Quest for State Title
Last year, the Red Bank Catholic girls’ basketball team posted a 23-5 record and went 12-0 in division action to

Three Rumson-Fair Haven Players Named to Shore Coaches Soccer Squads
Three members of the Rumson-Fair Haven girls’ soccer squad – Janey Sypeck, Kate Hennen and Katie Walls – were named

Waterspirit
There is a different nonprofit organization working quietly and thoughtfully to improve the earth and your well-being. Waterspirit is a

Three Middletown South Players Named to Shore Coaches Soccer Squads
Three members of the Middletown High School South girls’ soccer squad – Abby Doherty, Erin Prince and Bea Tinoco –

Happy Sustainable Holidays
The holiday season is of good wishes, food, friends and fun, but it’s also a time when trash cans fill

Teen Artist’s Work to Raise Funds this Holiday Season
At just 16 years old, Rumson’s Logan Rettino has proven herself to be a remarkably accomplished artist. Despite her age,

Shrewsbury Historical Society Presents ‘Pull up a Chair’ Exhibit
Following on the heels of the popular Vintage Wedding Gown exhibit, the Shrewsbury Historical Society (SHS) decided it was time

RFH Student-Athletes Make College Commitments
Fifteen Rumson-Fair Haven student-athletes made their college choices official by signing Letters of Intent to continue their academic and athletic

Colts Neck’s Coniglio and Jacoutot Named to Shore Coaches Soccer Squads
Juli Coniglio and Kylie Jacoutot have been named to the Shore Coaches All County and All Division soccer squads. The

‘Don’t Tell Mother’ Staged by the Cougar Theatre Company
The Cougar Theatre Company of Colts Neck High School presented “Don’t Tell Mother” as its fall production. The play premiered

LVGA Hosts Halloween Hullabaloo
The Lincroft Village Green Association successfully converted Halloween into a two-day holiday this year. That was done by hosting their

Dorothy Blair Manson Eagle Finds a New Home
Anyone who has visited the Shrewsbury Municipal Complex and the Shrewsbury Historical Society (SHS) has been greeted by the large,

Five Red Bank Catholic Players Named to Shore Coaches Soccer Squads
The Red Bank Catholic girls’ soccer team captured the A-Central Division title this year, going undefeated in division play. They